Neurodiversity Podcast
Latest Episodes
Working, Living, and Learning with ADHD
What is the impact of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, after having invested years struggling with neurotypical strategies? What are areas of ADHD that are under-recognized or misunderstood? Why
Comfort Zone Ahead, Construction in Progress
We all know that uncomfortable feeling when we are around someone who is pushing us beyond our comfort zone. How can we understand where our own boundaries are, and effectively communicate those bound
Controlling and Harnessing Anxiety
Neurodivergence often comes with a side of anxiety. Is it possible to harness anxiety as a strength? Can we find ways to work with our anxiety, instead of against it? Today we talk with Morra Aarons-M
ODD - Oppositional? Defiant? Or Just Misunderstood?
One of the more misunderstood diagnoses in the world of neurodiversity is ODD, or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. We talk with Amelia Bowler, a behavior consultant and author of the book, The Parents
Reducing Anxiety Through Mindfulness
Mindfulness is definitely a buzzword today, but whats the reality of mindfulness and how can it help neurodivergent people? What are some usable techniques for kids? How does mindfulness reduce anxie
Authenticity, Unmasking, and Zest
Living an authentic life is a goal we all have. In the neurodiversity world, that can be a tricky concept. Masking has often become a habit born of self-preservation, and letting go of that can be dif
Beating Gifted Kid Burnout
Burnout is something everyone occasionally deals with, but it manifests very differently in the world of neurodiversity. Today we talk about the burnout experienced by twice-exceptional and gifted kid
Technology, Gaming, Social Media, and Your Child
Theres a pressure on parents to allow more technology into the lives of their kids. Gaming and social media have positive and negative aspects, and neurodivergent kids often have a unique relationshi
The Misunderstanding About Motivation
Are kids really unmotivated, or are you just misinterpreting the signs? Dr. Ellen Braaten talks with Emily Kircher-Morris about the importance of understanding signs of a lack of motivation in neurodi
Can We Stop Pathologizing Kids Now?
Is the neurodiversity movement a social justice issue? How can we convince the world that differences arent deficits? Many of our widely-held beliefs are grounded in fairly obvious ableism. Dr. Bibi